1962 Abarth 700 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 498 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
